The analyst expects the Swiss construction industry to grow in real terms by 1.8% in 2025, supported by investments in affordable housing due to reduced interest rates, coupled with the development of renewable energy and transport infrastructure. According to Eurostat, the Swiss construction industry’s value-add rose by 2.1% year-on-year (YoY) in Q4 2024, preceded by YoY growth of 2.3% in Q3 and 0.9% in Q2 2024. The Swiss government projects that by 2040, the country will encounter a significant housing deficit and will need to construct over 500,000 new affordable housing units to satisfy the rising demand by 2040. Furthermore, as of 2024, Switzerland's photovoltaic capacity stands at 9.2GW and is expected to expend to 15.2GW by 2026, indicating substantial growth in its transition towards renewable energy. Although the Swiss construction industry is projected to grow, it is anticipated to encounter short-term challenges due to the government's proposed budget cuts, the termination of several major infrastructure projects and the impact of trade tariffs imposed by the US.
Over the remainder of the forecast period, the construction industry is expected to record an annual average growth of 1.6% between 2026 and 2029, supported by government investments in transport infrastructure, housing, and energy projects. Between 2025 and 2028, the Swiss Federal Council is planning to invest CHF16.4 billion ($19 billion) in railway infrastructure. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), a Swiss railway company is planning to construct a new rail tunnel named ‘’Unbundling Wankdorf South - Ostermundigen’’ in Bern. The project involves the construction of a 440m tunnel between Bern Wankdorf and Ostermundigen, and the construction of a new track and a new railway technology building in Ostermundigen. The cost of the project is approximately CHF707 million ($832.2 million), and the construction is planned to commence in mid-2026
Over the remainder of the forecast period, the construction industry is expected to record an annual average growth of 1.6% between 2026 and 2029, supported by government investments in transport infrastructure, housing, and energy projects. Between 2025 and 2028, the Swiss Federal Council is planning to invest CHF16.4 billion ($19 billion) in railway infrastructure. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), a Swiss railway company is planning to construct a new rail tunnel named ‘’Unbundling Wankdorf South - Ostermundigen’’ in Bern. The project involves the construction of a 440m tunnel between Bern Wankdorf and Ostermundigen, and the construction of a new track and a new railway technology building in Ostermundigen. The cost of the project is approximately CHF707 million ($832.2 million), and the construction is planned to commence in mid-2026
The Construction in Switzerland - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2029 (H1 2025) report provides detailed market analysis, information, and insights into the Swiss construction industry, including:
- The Swiss construction industry's growth prospects by market, project type and construction activity
- Critical insight into the impact of industry trends and issues, as well as an analysis of key risks and opportunities in the Swiss construction industry
- Analysis of the mega-project pipeline, focusing on development stages and participants, in addition to listings of major projects in the pipeline.
Scope
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the construction industry in Switzerland. It provides:
- Historical (2020-2024) and forecast (2025-2029) valuations of the construction industry in Switzerland, featuring details of key growth drivers.
- Segmentation by sector (commercial, industrial, infrastructure, energy and utilities, institutional and residential) and by sub-sector
- Analysis of the mega-project pipeline, including breakdowns by development stage across all sectors, and projected spending on projects in the existing pipeline.
- Listings of major projects, in addition to details of leading contractors and consultants.
Reasons to Buy
- Identify and evaluate market opportunities using our standardized valuation and forecasting methodologies
- Assess market growth potential at a micro-level with over 600 time-series data forecasts
- Understand the latest industry and market trends
- Formulate and validate business strategies using the analyst's critical and actionable insight
- Assess business risks, including cost, regulatory and competitive pressures
- Evaluate competitive risk and success factors
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary2 Construction Industry: At-a-Glance6 Construction Market Data
3 Context
4 Construction Outlook
5 Key Industry Participants
7 Appendix
List of Tables
List of Figures
